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Added 2022-10-09 17:01:02 +0000 UTCHello again people of the Patreon. What do we have for you in this smorgasbord of shite? Well, we lead with a screen grab of Her Majesty’s X-Type in back of shot at Windsor. Then we have listener Seth’s very long gearlever (and gutter fingering position) followed by an example of the fine things to be found in Steve Saxty’s new book. He’s not paying us to say this stuff (but he did get in touch to offer a discount code for Smith and Sniff Patrons, see below). Now, some links;
The story of You’re The Voice (featuring real bagpipes and a Porsche door) - https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/why-john-farnham-was-nearly-rockblocked-from-youre-the-voice/news-story/9e048f2d4550a8b4c1a28e2eba4909f6
That Top Gear driving songs CD. Coming to a petrol station basket near you (in 2007) - https://bit.ly/3e9qkry
Technoviking - https://youtu.be/UjCdB5p2v0Y
Smith and Sniff video featuring Jonny’s “Valentine’s” Fiat 126 - https://youtu.be/ZvyCTJdgRw8
Buy Steve Saxty’s Fawwwuds books here and get a 10 percent discount using the offer code SNIFF5 - https://www.stevesaxty.com/shop
Buy the Racing With Rich Energy in the UK. Paperback supply seems erratic but there’s an ebook version - https://amzn.to/3SWxq1e
Elvis Presley; Monty Python fan - https://www.chortle.co.uk/punching-ups/2018/12/28/41983/hes_not_the_king_of_rock_and_roll,_hes_a_very_naughty_boy...
And remember to keep ‘em peeled for that Cavalier GSi, registration J802GEU.
Comments
The official song for Aussie petrol heads in now The Chats - 6L GTR because mullets. https://youtu.be/hrkuo0y8gMU
Dean Groom
2022-10-21 07:00:01 +0000 UTCOf course, John Farnham was born in Dagenham. Seems appropriate somehow.
Peter Asquith
2022-10-16 02:24:59 +0000 UTCJ802GEU untaxed since '03
Tom Elliott-Mell
2022-10-11 21:32:41 +0000 UTCI had a rather car like ute....subaru BRAT.....handled like a car for sure, until i understeered it in to a wall.
Anik Adamali
2022-10-11 17:58:24 +0000 UTCIf you need to offload the Panda do let me know.
Ross Hetherington
2022-10-11 16:13:18 +0000 UTCWhat am I missing with the pic of the Sierra?
Colin Kao
2022-10-11 02:23:36 +0000 UTCI remember that Top Gear CD! I really wanted Out of the Blue, the Elton John instrumental, to appear as the closing track, in a nod to pre-90s old TG
Ed Storer
2022-10-10 23:51:59 +0000 UTCLeaving off with a mention of the SV-1 (Canada's DMC-12) leaves you in perfect position to make fun of Canadians next time. Same amount of mullets as the Aussies, but rather more denim.
Brendan McAleer
2022-10-10 21:16:48 +0000 UTCAlanis and Elizabeth are 2/3's of the hosts of a new F1 podcast called Donut Racing Show. They've been talking up their book, and I'm glad to hear Richard considers it well researched and written!
Kevin Perham
2022-10-10 20:56:56 +0000 UTCDid someone say Tekno Biking? Take a look at this - whilst not quite tekno (it’s drum and base) it is however glorious. https://youtu.be/rX1fO0zcShQ
George Kinghorn
2022-10-10 18:26:43 +0000 UTCThe unicorn comment made me chuckle, Unicorn caravan owner towed by JDM Nissan Elgrand here 😂
Dean Hempshall
2022-10-10 13:11:10 +0000 UTCI really, really hope that Cavalier can be found - had a proper lump in my throat for that story.
Joe Burwell
2022-10-10 12:53:18 +0000 UTCI had the Top Gear CD too, but I also had a yellow one from the late 90s. Both favourites in the car.
Ben Oliver
2022-10-10 10:33:27 +0000 UTCI've been getting more into Australian Fords after watching Mighty Car Mods making their Barra powered Toyota Cresta, and becoming a bit obsessed with the FPV Barra powered Falcons. Give me an FPV F6 Ute (see Ford Falcon with a 400 hp turbo 4.0 Straight Six) over any Holden any day. Although I'll happily have a Monaro too.
Dean
2022-10-10 08:52:11 +0000 UTCJonny the you sure it was a Maloo it might have been HubNut driving it as the reg had V8 in it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EW77-fFKV4
Nigel Hancock
2022-10-09 18:40:08 +0000 UTCSorry, I am that nerd.....!
Peter Honnor
2022-10-09 18:05:54 +0000 UTCOoops, I think it might be this one; https://www.discogs.com/release/12387837-Various-The-Greatest-Driving-Album-This-Year
Smith and Sniff
2022-10-09 17:58:05 +0000 UTCSecret Fawds’s.
Paul
2022-10-09 17:49:16 +0000 UTCSteve Saxty already cost me over £150 this year. I couldn’t resist buying the deluxe collectors editions with extra books and posters could I?
Tim C
2022-10-09 17:45:02 +0000 UTCErm......the sleeve notes and Richard getting a mention.....on the discogs album sleeve scan he's nowhere to be seen!? Or am I being a bit dim!?
Peter Honnor
2022-10-09 17:44:37 +0000 UTCThe Hillman gear lever photo looks like a Hillman Hunter to me rather than an Avenger, but I could be wrong
Steve Morton
2022-10-09 17:18:53 +0000 UTCI have the Top Gear CD in question. Still gets a play on long journeys from time to time
MedicalFlyer
2022-10-09 17:10:44 +0000 UTC
